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Testimonies from gun violence survivors hope to sway lawmakers

Gun violence expert Dr. Jonathan Metzl discussed the impact the gun lobby has on American politicians in regards to gun laws. WATCH the ABC News…

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Gun violence testimony, a pilgrimage and Best Kiss award: World in Photos, June 8

A look at the top photos from around the globe. source

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Mother of son killed in gun violence testifies on Capitol Hill

“Thoughts, prayers, and calls for gun control isn’t enough,” Lucreita Hughes said. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP WATCH MORE on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on…

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Everytown for Gun Safety offers proposal to fight gun violence

Michael-Sean Spence, senior director of community safety initiatives for Everytown for Gun Safety, talks about a new proposal for governors to combat gun violence. WATCH…

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ABC News Live: House passes gun reform package amid surge in gun violence

Plus, what to expect in Thursday night’s prime-time Jan. 6 hearing, and new data shows Americans keep getting reinfected with COVID-19 as more variants emerge….

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Gun violence testimony, floods, fires and NBA playoffs: World in Photos, June 9

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Grassroots organizations working on front lines to combat gun violence

Jarvis Buchanan, founder and director of Hood Heroes, discusses the effect gun violence has on mental health and his inspiration behind starting the program. WATCH…

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Congress passes sweeping gun control package, heads to the Senate | ABCNL

Dr. Jonathan Metzl talks about gun suicides, which have accounted for over half of the gun violence deaths in the U.S. this year. WATCH the…

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‘March For Our Lives’ protestors take moment of silence | ABC News

The crowd took a moment of silence to honor and mourn gun violence victims. #ABCNews #MarchForOurLives #GunViolence #ABCNewsLive source

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March For Our Lives speaker calls for collective national healing | ABC News

The speaker asked the crowd to “break the cycle” and “scale up mental health and trauma healing” from gun violence tragedies. #ABCNews #MarchForOurLives #GunViolence #ABCNewsLive…

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Gun control activists set to hold first ‘March for Our Lives’ protest since 2018 | ABCNL

As activist and gun violence survivor Ruquan Brown prepares for Saturday’s “March for Our Lives” in Washington, D.C., he said he wants to see American…

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‘There’s a real hunger for accountability’: Rep. Jim Himes on Jan. 6 hearings | ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut about the second Jan. 6 hearing this month and the bipartisan gun framework…

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‘I think the consequences have been paid’: Rep. Pete Sessions on Jan. 6 hearings | ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with GOP Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas about the second Jan. 6 hearing this month and the bipartisan gun framework…

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Senators announce agreement on gun safety package

A bipartisan group of senators has reached an agreement on gun safety measures with the president saying the deal would be the most significant federal…

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Sheep Fire, gun violence rally, Jan. 6 hearing: World in Photos, June 13

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Trump’s attacks on Jan. 6 hearings remind people it ‘could happen again’: Klein | ABC News

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #Jan6 source

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